Miguel Angel De La Fuente is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Virginia, a National Certified Counselor, and a proud U.S. Army Ranger combat veteran. He has been serving as a mental health professional since 2018 and brings a unique blend of clinical training, military service, leadership, and lived experience to his work. Miguel is committed to serving his community by offering guidance that is grounded in both professional excellence and real-world understanding.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, a master’s degree in Psychology, and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. With over 10 years of military service, more than 30 years in health and fitness, and years of counseling experience, Miguel offers well-rounded care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. His clinical approach is eclectic and individualized, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic concepts, positive psychology, spiritual integration, and trauma-informed care.
Miguel has extensive experience working with individuals facing depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, alcohol abuse, marital struggles, and major life transitions. His primary clinical focus includes PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and marriage counseling. Because of his military background and life experience, he is especially equipped to understand and support veterans, first responders, their families, and individuals impacted by trauma, separation, deployment, and identity-related struggles.
Rooted in his Christian faith, Miguel is passionate about helping people find healing, resilience, and renewed purpose. He is the founder of FIRE-FORGED, a faith-based life coaching venture centered on Faith, Identity, Resilience, and Execution. He is also the author of Fire-Forged: Reclaiming Biblical Manhood in a Generation of Drift, a leadership manual shaped by his own story of adversity, perseverance, and redemption. In addition, he leads a men’s group called Biblical Manhood, where he teaches and equips men to pursue Christ-centered leadership, discipline, and integrity in their homes and communities.
Outside of counseling, Miguel strongly promotes physical wellness as a key part of mental and spiritual health. As a pioneer of CrossFit in South Texas, he has spent over two decades in the health and fitness field and remains active through CrossFit and mountain biking. Miguel is a proud father of six children and values spending time with his family as often as he can. His mission is to help others heal, grow, and become who God has called them to be.
He holds the following Certifications:
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I).
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II): Complex Trauma & Dissociative Disorders.
• Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider.
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Medical Provider Course (2024).
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Miguel De la fuente. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Appreciate his attentiveness and knowledge in spiritual guidance.
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He has always been empathetic and understanding of my needs given my cultural background and has provided tools to navigate issues with my background in mind.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Miguel for 2 years on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Miguel is an excellent terapist. He es empathic, he listens and guides you patiently in order to help you achieve your goals, be and live your better version.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Miguel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Miguel’s strength, in my opinion, is his relationship with God. He is able to talk me through topics from a Christian perspective which is very important to me. He is proactive and has helped me tackle different issues that I struggle with. I’m thankful for who he is and for what he adds to my life.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Miguel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
miguel is super understanding, i ramble a lot but he's able to figure out my point pretty fast n help me stay on track
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Miguel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Miguel is the best and very supportive.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Miguel has been really helpful. He listens and helps you figure out what strategies can help in your unique situation.
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I really loved how Miguel works with me, he is extremely approachable and you can really feel safe and comfortable with him while keeping everything so professional and at the same time like a friend you can talk to. Would really recommend him to anyone.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Good
Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Miguel was patient and steered me forward. He listened and gave me good advise. He showed me that I can change the way I think and react to things, which can lead to a more fulfilling life. Our work together was life changing. Thank you for everything Miguel!
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I feel like Miguel truly understands me and my concerns. 10/10
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
Miguel is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. Great experience, thank you.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks
Great therapist, professional and friendly, I would strongly recommend him !!
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 3 weeks
I have sought therapy at different times in my life. But Mr. De la Fuente is my favorite therapist yet. He is easy to speak to, easy to relate to, is knowledgeable, and has helped me tremendously. I recommend working with him.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing therapist honestly!
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Love how he’s straight to the point. I needed someone to be blunt and honest with me and he is always telling me the way I need to hear it.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ad
Dr. Miguel De la fuente has been very helpful in me sorting through my tornado of a life. The focusing techniques and exercises given have been very helpful.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I’ve tried a few therapist on here and was finally matched with Miguel. We just clicked off the bat and I felt heard and understood. Miguel has been such a blessing in my life! He’s always so quick to respond and offers the best advice. You know he truly cares and is very flexible with schedules.
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Amazing so far!
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
He listens to me attentively and gives me the tools I need for my progress.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Miguel has been a great and genuine help in offering care and advice to my personal issue I am overcoming. He offers great guidance and understanding as well. Very glad I’ve gotten to connect with him.
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
One of my favorite counselors on the BetterHelp platform (I've had a few). He is passionate about what he does and listens very well to provide excellent service to his clients. I enjoyed our sessions and would be glad to work together again in the future!
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
He’s nice and flexible with times !
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Miguel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Miguel has helped me reduce my anxiety about various issues, buy listening and offering feedback and different prospective s that helped refocus on my issues,
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Miguel has been amazing in helping me over come and work through some of my issues. I have started trying to incorporate them into my everyday life more and more. He is so relatable and easy to talk to .
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Miguel is very patient, gentle, kind and non-judgemental. He is super encouraging too. I’ve learned a lot about myself and grown so much in just a short space of time working with him. I highly recommend him.
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Miguel is my second therapist with better help. I originally switched as my first one wasn't responsive but Miguel has been amazing. He checks in, he says all the right things and has helped me with my anxiety seemingly overnight. Really happy with his advice
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ive been working with Miguel for the past few months and im so thankful to have found him. He is extremely sympathetic, pragmatic, and always manages to put things into perspective with ease when my emotions are all jumbled up in a mess. His communication is clear and effective and each time after speaking to him, i have much needed clarity, bringing me great relief. As someone who suffered from decades long depression, Miguel helps me to develop a more positive mindset as our sessions progress. Working with him has been easy and pleasurable and i enjoy his can-do attitude and positive energy which seem to spill over to me and gives me strength. He is also very dedicated and caring. A few times i've missed my session, he made extra time for me on the weekend so we could talk. Wonderful counselor. Thank u.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Miguel is awesome and a very caring person!
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Miguel Was really good and listening to me and offering me amazing advice and helped me realize certain things I didn’t know I was actually dealing with.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 1 month
Miguel has been tremendously helpful to me in the last few months. He listens and understands the root of my problems, and provides insightful information every time. He has really helped me with my confidence and emotional growth, and his direct approach is effective. He also makes time for me during emergencies and I am so appreciative of him, thanks Miguel!
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Miguel understands me in a manner that no other previous therapist was able to. He is very attentive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 months
Miguel has been helping me on my journey with recovering from trauma and an eating disoder. I do feel he has helped me tremendously. He is very kind, easy to talk to. He has been a comfort and having a shared faith has been truly wonderful. I'm a lot better spiritually. It's been a gift to have him as my counsellor.
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
His approach is very different than the others I've experienced before. He's sharing his expériences too and doesn't make the conversation awkward he listens to when needed and talks when necessary it's like talking to a trusted friend.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks
Miguel is really good on weighing things through by giving advices on different perspective. I’m so happy that he is my therapist. I’ve been having a hard time to focus and totally out of my headspace before but I am somehow feeling better. Thank you miguel, you are God’s gift to us. Continue being a blessing.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 5 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great advise given by Miguel! I felt very comfortable with him and helped to solve my peoblems
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 1 week on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Miguel is polite, thoughtful, knowledgeable and professional. He tries to understand you so he can help you. I only had two sessions with him and I already see the difference in me. I would recommend Miguel.
Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Gracias por el apoyo y el entender mi situación
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Talked to multiple therapist, friends, people on the internet for months without getting any help. A single session with Miguel and I am most relaxed I have been in years. He even went out of his way to find time for me right away even when his schedule was full the next 2 weeks and not only that every session lasted double the amount of time than with any other counselor I have been with, he truly cares.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 days on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
Miguel is an awesome councillor. He listens to me and knows exactly how to respond to me. He’s really respectful and understanding.
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Miguel and I connected right away. We matched well as he has great energy, and a wealth of knowledge providing me with great resources.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Miquel, has been extremely helpful with all of my issues and his experience in dealing with similar issues is very comforting,
He listens to my problems and instead of simple fixes or just telling me what to do, he guides and let me come to the realisation.
Written on May 30, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Miguel responded directly to my needs and understands exactly where the problem is. He is very empathetic and very considerate. He invests a lot of time and effort and thanks to his multifaceted experience and specializations he has been able to help me in absolutely everything so far. 10/10 :)
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Miguel is an understanding counsellor. He listens to you without judgement but can still deliver hard-hitting advices with compassion at the same time. Very helpful for my current situation.
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Miguel took the time to hear what i had to say and I never felt judged or disrespected. His background is a good fit for a person like me with being relatable and understanding.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Miguel has been very helpful to me. With one session he helped me understand and start to work on reframing negative thoughts and patterns. I look forward to my healing journey supported by Miguel.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks
Miguel has a kind demeanor yet is also upfront and tells it how it is. He has a way of saying things that make you see the truth without putting you down or making you feel bad about yourself. I felt comfortable sharing my fears with him and knew that there would be no judgment.
Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with Miguel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
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